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SW14 MKO

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,818 mi
Last recorded84,818 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 MKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 84,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm centre tread , nsf close to bald on outer shoulder 195 45 16 84W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 81,569 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,759 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021

Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension components rusty

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,590 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 66,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 65,497 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocker casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front suspension lower arm has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 41,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper blade worn

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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SW14 MKO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW14 MKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SW14 MKO registered?

SW14 MKO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2014.

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The MOT history for SW14 MKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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